With another week now on hand, it’s time to make the most of everything spring has to offer! Easter long weekend is coming up quickly, and there are plenty of family-friendly events to check out this week.
From saying farewell to the Canucks for the season to taking part in Easterfest at Taves Family Farms, here are 12 fun and exciting things to do in Metro Vancouver this week.
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Things to do in Metro Vancouver this week
Greendale Acres
About: Happening on weekends from March 27th to May 11th, the Sweet Spring Flower and Animal Festival welcomes visitors to enjoy more than 100,000 tulips in full bloom, a breathtaking ‘Tulip River’, Dutch-inspired sights like footbridges and a windmill, and take a train ride through their spring tunnel.
Things keep rolling along at the farm with Easter celebrations on April 12 and 13 and 18-20. Beginning at 9am each day, kids can hunt for eggs in the Greendale Apple Orchard, enjoy face painting, admire the farm animals. Adults can also get in on the fun by cozying up by fire pits, and enjoying seasonal food and drink features.
Date: Throughout spring
Location: 41905 Yale Road W, Chilliwack
Cost: Various prices
About: The Abbotsford Tulip Festival, put on by Lakeland Flowers, is scheduled to open on Saturday, April 5th, which is described as a “three-month cascade of flowers”.
This year’s event features 35 acres of tulips and lupins, creating a remarkable display of colour that will leave you in awe.
Date: April 12 to May 11, 2025
Location: Lakeland Flowers – 3663 Marion Road, Abbotsford
Cost: Various prices
Survival of the Slowest at the Vancouver Aquarium
About: Survival of the Slowest is the Vancouver Aquarium’s newest exhibit, and families are invited to step into a world where being slow, small, or even weak can be a powerful survival strategy.
Explore all-new immersive habitats, learn hands-on with interactive experiences, and meet masters of mellow that thrive in ways that might surprise you.
Date: Open until September 1, 2025
Location: Vancouver Aquarium — 845 Avison Way, Vancouver
Tickets: Various prices
About: Celebrate the season with an unforgettable afternoon tea. Immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere as we blend traditional flavours with refined culinary artistry. Indulge in a delightful selection of savoury bites, delicate pastries and refreshing high quality teas!
Date: Saturdays and Sundays
Location: Five Sails – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver
Time: 11:30am to 3:30pm
Price: $75 per person
Easterfest at Taves Family Farms
Taves Family Farms
About: Easter is quickly coming up, and Taves Family Farms is once again going all out! Snuggle with adorable farm animals, search for easter eggs, and say hi to the Easter Bunny! Favourite activities like pedal karts, jumping pillows and the petting barn will also be open during Easterfest.
Not to mention, there will be a separate egg hunt area for dogs, with the opportunity to get some delicious treats! No Easter trip to Taves Family Farms is complete without their festive bites, treats and drinks.
A TREATpass must be purchased for children and dogs who want to collect treats. Buy your tickets before April 11th to save $6 off the gate price.
Date: April 18 to 20, 2025
Location: Taves Family Farms – 333 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cost: Various prices
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
About: Taking place from March 26 to April 28, the festival is an opportunity for people to appreciate and discover the roughly 43,000 cherry blossom trees across the city.
In addition to the trees, the festival puts on accessible public performances and exhibitions, creating a sense of community through art.
Date: March 26th to April 28, 2025
Address: Various locations across Vancouver
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Food Festival
About: This spring, locals can visit cafes and bakeries to try special cherry blossom-themed treats. Over 20 local stores are participating, including Sweet7, Nana’s Green Tea, and The Bunny Cafe to name just a few.
Date: March 14 to April 27, 2025
Location: Various locations
About: The two-week festival offers two-for-one deals, prix-fixe menus, and more at various local restaurants, wine bars, breweries, and attractions.
Participating establishments include Fortitude Wine Bar, Farmhouse Brewing Co., The Lakeside Beach Club, Kelly O’Bryan’s, and Duke’s Country Pub. Additionally, diners can collect stamps on their Dine Chilliwack Passport, which can be redeemed for two-for-one entry to the Sweet Spring Flower Festival at Greendale Acres or the Botanica Tulip Festival.
Date: April 11 to 27, 2025
Location: Various establishments across Chilliwack
Maan Farms
About: As part of its annual Spring at the Farm event, Maan Farms is opening Canada’s first tulip forest in Abbotsford. Situated in the Fraser Valley, Maan Farms’ spring festivities include cute farm animals, a plethora of photo opportunities, seasonal treats, and more!
Guests of all ages can discover two acres of vibrant blooms that features a beautiful forest backdrop, perfect for all your spring-inspired photos. Capture that perfect shot with installations that include an enchanting mushroom house, ‘Hop Into Spring’ sign, oversized chair, swings, kissing booth, and butterfly wings!
Date: April 5 to mid-May, 2025
Location: Maan Farms – 790 McKenzie Road, Abbotsford
Time: Various times
Price: Various prices
“Art of Teppanyaki” menu at Kobe
About: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is showcasing its signature and time-honoured approach to Teppanyaki-focused fare served with flair by debuting a new “Art of Teppanyaki”.
Available from March 24 to May 31, the menu features appetizers (seasonal vegetables, grilled shrimp, Shabu Shabu soup), flame-kissed and butter-basted tiger prawns, premium-cut sirloin steak and tender teriyaki chicken, sautéed bean sprouts, steamed Japanese rice and artisanal gelato for dessert for only $58 per person.
Date: Available March 24 to May 31, 2025
Location: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse – 1042 Alberni St, Vancouver
Price: $58 per person
Stormtech Factory Outlet Warehouse Sale
About: Stormtech Factory Outlet’s annual Warehouse Sale kicks off on April 8th. Enjoy an extra 30% off the lowest ticketed price storewide, including clearance items.
Date: Ongoing until April 21, 2025
Address: 2550 Boundary Rd # 115, Burnaby
Time: Various times
About: The Canucks host both the Anaheim Ducks and the Las Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Arena this weekend.
Date: April 5 and 6, 2025
Location: Rogers Arena – 800 Griffiths Way, Vancouver
Time: 1pm and 7pm